日系アメリカ人兵役体験記録データベース
Ronald A. Maeda
Other Countries: Da Nang, Vietnam; Futema, Okinawa; Chu Lai, Vietnam
Vietnam Service Medal
S.E. Asia Campaign Medal
Navy Commendation Medal w/Combat Distinguishing Device
Citation reads as follows:
''For meritorious service while serving as Officer in Charge of Detachment A, Eleventh Dental Company, First Marine Aircraft Wing in connection with operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam from 6 October 1967 to 21 June 1968. Throughout this period, Lt. MAEDA performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Demonstrating superior leadership and managerial ability, he skillfully instructed and supervised his personnel while expeditiously accomplishing all assigned tasks, thereby greatly enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of his section. Displaying resolute determination and superb technical ability, he ably provided outstanding dental care for numerous personnel with Marine Aircraft Group Eleven. Working tirelessly and with meticulous attention to detail, he vluntarily participated in his unit's Dental Civic Action Program and, largely due to his exceptional resourcefulness and diligent efforts, contributed immeasurably to the friendly relationships betweeen Marines and Vietnamese civilians. His tireless initiative and superior technical proficiency were an inspiration to all who served with him and contributed significantly to the accomplishment of his unit's mission. By his professionalism, inspiring leadership and loyal devotion to duty throughout, Lt. MAEDA upheld the finest tradition of the Marine Corps and of the US Naval Service.''
Lt. MAEDA is authorized to wear the the Combat ''V''.
(possibly Presidential Unit Citation for service during the 1968 Tet Offensive)
We had enclosed communal showers, 'out houses' and camp style mess hall.
'O' club entertainment and movies
Artillery fired into our compound overlooking Route One on the Hai Van Pass, also overlooking the Da Nang harbor.
Ronald Maeda joined the Naval Reserve in 1966.